Trabzonspor is interested in Folarin Balogun, a 25-year-old United States international centre-forward who plays for Monaco. Balogun, who joined the French club from Arsenal in August 2023 for a €30 million fee, has a contract that runs until 2028 and has scored 12 goals in 31 appearances for the USA national team. His current market value is €50.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Several other clubs have been linked with the striker, including Everton, Aston Villa, and Tottenham Hotspur. It was reported in August 2026 that Everton had reached an agreement with Monaco for a transfer valued at €45 million plus €5 million in add-ons. Monaco's general asking price during that period was reported to be around €50 million.